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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2015

Chinese advances threaten erosion of U.S. edge, Pentagon says

China's rapid military modernization "has the potential to reduce core U.S. military technological advantages," the Pentagon said in its annual report on that nation's military strategy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBL NOTEBOOK
May 7, 2015

NBL playoffs set to tip off

With the regular season wrapping up last weekend, the NBL is set for more heated battles when the playoffs begin on Friday.
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2015

On Fascism, Nazism, Bolshevism and 'Russism'

As Russia prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its victory over Hitler, it is increasingly coming under the grip of 'Russism' — a hybrid form of Nazism.
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2015

Russia building nuclear reactors, and influence

Rosatom's construction of nuclear reactors enables Russia to add another energy-related means of extending its long-term political influence throughout the world.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
May 5, 2015

U.S. nuclear dilemma: Reactors aging, decommissioning cash billions short, waste site eludes

At the edge of Humboldt Bay in Northern California lies a relic from the heyday of U.S. nuclear power.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 4, 2015

Big Bulls extinguish Firebonds to reach next round

An abundance of highlight reel plays raised the excitement level for the already ecstatic home fans.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 3, 2015

Big Bulls trample Firebonds to advance to Eastern Conference semis

An abundance of highlight reel plays raised the excitement level for the already ecstatic home fans.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 2, 2015

Progress is slow when it comes to societal views on adoption

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction went into effect here on April 1, 2014, but there is another Hague treaty that Japan has yet to sign.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 30, 2015

Sony posts loss but says it has turned the corner

Sony Corp. posted a group net loss of ¥125.9 billion for fiscal 2014 but vowed to achieve a turnaround in years ahead.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 30, 2015

Versace makes return to Tokyo

It is a fashion house that has long been the sartorial antithesis of subtle — as reflected in its bold designs, sexy silhouettes, splashes of hot colors and abundance of gold.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 27, 2015

After hostage deaths, McCain restarts effort to remove drones from CIA control

Sen. John McCain renewed efforts to end the CIA's control over U.S. drone strikes after an attack on an al-Qaida compound in Pakistan killed two hostages.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Apr 22, 2015

Culture, cost and proximity draw Chinese students to Japan

Who are the Chinese students studying in Japan? How do they get into Japanese universities, why do they come, and where do they hope to go after they graduate?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 22, 2015

Thailand plays the Russia card

The renewed friendly relations between Thailand and Russia must be analyzed in the context of the turbulence in Thai domestic politics.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 21, 2015

Lions' Togame records first home victory since July 2013

Ken Togame waited a long time for another win at home. Actually, it'd been a while since he'd won anywhere else either.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 21, 2015

How altruism makes the world a better place

Studies show that people who are generous are typically happier and more satisfied with their lives than those who do not give.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 21, 2015

Ending the refugee shipwrecks

The most comprehensive solution for ending refugee casualties at sea would be to eliminate the causes of the illegal traffic or, failing that, to involve more countries in helping the refugees.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 16, 2015

Making the vision of sustainable energy a reality

Thanks to lower oil prices, innovation, and economies of scale in the renewable-energy sector, the vision of sustainable energy can now be turned into reality.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 13, 2015

Two small tents, with most Americans outside

The era of Republicans and Democrats taking pride in calling their respective parties 'big tents' with room for a diversity of views is all but over.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 12, 2015

A year after ferry disaster, safety concerns persist in South Korea

Nearly a year after her 16-year-old daughter was among 304 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized, Park Eun-mi says not much has changed when it comes to safety in South Korea.
EDITORIALS
Apr 11, 2015

University of Tokyo failing non-Japanese students

With enrollment of foreign students declining, the University of Tokyo needs to work on making its program for English-language coursework more attractive.
BASKETBALL
Apr 10, 2015

Shiga trounces Oita for fifth straight win

The Shiga Lakestars took a 25-point lead into the fourth quarter against the host Oita HeatDevils on Friday night.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Apr 9, 2015

No-foreigners landlord case shows Japan 'utterly unprepared' to fight discrimination: expert

A decision by the Justice Ministry's Kyoto bureau not to pursue a complaint against a landlord's no-foreigners policy shows Japan is “utterly unprepared” to move on discrimination cases, an expert says.
CULTURE / Music
Apr 9, 2015

Charli XCX hits her J-pop groove

"I've tried to immerse myself in Japanese culture," says Charli XCX, international hit maker and Britain's next big pop-star-in-waiting. Of course, that's the sort of comment you might expect the 22-year-old to make on the eve of her first headline shows in the country this week, bringing her breakthrough...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 7, 2015

Mendoza tames Lions as Fighters stretch winning streak to six

Luis Mendoza had a hard time against the Seibu Lions in 2014. In their first meeting this year, it was Mendoza, who got a helping hand from Sho Nakata and Kensuke Tanaka, and left standing as the king of the Tokyo Jungle.
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2015

World's foreign currency reserves falling after hitting peak of $12 trillion

The decade-long surge in foreign-currency reserves held by the world's central banks is coming to an end.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2015

In South Korea, cosmetics are the new smart investment as heavy industry lags

Seo Jae Hyeong says he's started wearing skin foundation and facial masks at night.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 6, 2015

On the right path, China must cut coal reliance

China's recent progress in reducing emissions shows that, with the right combination of government policies, corporate initiatives, and public pressure, even the largest and most polluted countries can clean up their act.
Japan on edge but prepared for tsunami after huge Kamchatka earthquake
Police officers ask a man to evacuate from an empty beach following a tsunami warning, in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Wednesday.
Last soldiers of Imperial Japanese Army have a warning for younger generations
Kunshiro Kiyozumi, 97, who was the youngest crew member of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58 in World War II, on his way to a restaurant to have lunch in Matsuyama, Japan, on April 29.
80 years on, former teacher conveys history of hidden island in World War II
Masayuki Yamauchi teaches junior high school students about the history of Okunoshima, an island in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, in May.
Japan to start new residency system for foreign workers
Students hoping to work in Japan attend a Japanese class at a job placement company in Hanoi in October 2022.
Japan marks highest-ever temperature of 41.2 C in Hyogo
Japan's temperature soared to a record 41.2 degrees Celsius in Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, on Wednesday, surpassing the previous high of 41.1 C.
GTN takes a chance on newcomers to Japan
Hiroyuki Goto, president of GTN. The company started after Goto personally co-signed leases for around 20 non-Japanese people, including some friends and friends of friends.
Artist Chiharu Shiota weaves a hidden marvel on Teshima
“Memory of Lines” is Chiharu Shiota’s second art installation on Teshima as part of the Setouchi Triennale.
How the Japanese TV industry is changing
Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. Fuji TV came under fire over the manner in which it handled a case of “sexual trouble” involving former boy band member Masahiro Nakai and a female announcer.
Last soldiers of Imperial Japanese Army have a warning for younger generations
Kunshiro Kiyozumi, 97, who was the youngest crew member of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58 in World War II, on his way to a restaurant to have lunch in Matsuyama, Japan, on April 29.
Why Ishiba refuses to quit even amid intense pressure for him to go
Supporters of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba take part in a rally across the street from the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
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